Construction Coordinator - Route Based

Project Resources Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Short-term disability

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Job summary

Project Resources Group is seeking an experienced Construction Coordinator to operate on a route-based schedule in California. You will be the eyes and ears on fiber networks, monitor 811 tickets, respond to outages, and drive through assigned routes with daily windshield time.

The role requires outdoor work, strong organization, and the ability to communicate with clients and crews in the field. Salary ranges reflect experience and bonuses are possible.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid and current driver's license.
• Reliable personal vehicle suitable for representing the company.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing tickets, maps and prints.
• Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to walk, bend, sit, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools for reporting and communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily assignments and plan your field route.
• Drive an assigned fiber route with substantial windshield time.
• Visit and monitor existing fiber routes; watch for risks to the line.
• Review 811 locate tickets and maps to anticipate digging activity.
• Provide first-level issue response and help mitigate failures.
• Log changes in infrastructure and report to the field.
• Ensure quality and adherence of work under the SOW.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Skills

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Independent work

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a leading provider ofconstruction management,outside plant damage assessment & recovery, business outsourcing and consulting services, PRG offers services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries, including:

• Back Office Processing
• Technical Support
• Network Infrastructure
• Project and Program Management
• Outside Plant Damage Cost Recovery Services

With 20+ offices and 825+ employees nationwide, we deliver industry-leading solutions with speed, accuracy, and expertise.

We're looking for an outside plant expert to join PRG as a route-based Construction Coordinator. In this role, you'll be the eyes and ears on the ground for our clients' fiber networks — monitoring 811 tickets, running an assigned route, staying alert to what's happening around it, responding to outages, and keeping small issues from becoming big ones. If you like being outdoors, behind the wheel, and solving problems in the field rather than at a desk, this is built for you.

A DAY IN THE FIELD

• Receive your daily assignments and plan your route.
• Drive an assigned fiber route on a recurring basis — this is a route-based role with substantial daily windshield time, so comfort with long stretches of driving is a must.
• Visit and monitor existing fiber routes, watching for anything that could put the line at risk.
• Review and reference 811 locate tickets, along with maps and prints, to stay ahead of nearby digging and construction activity.
• Offer first-level support when minor issues come up, and work to mitigate potential failure points before they escape. Respond to network outages as necessary.
• Log and elevate any changes in infrastructure or conditions along the route.
• Report to the field to verify the quality, accuracy, and adherence of work performed under our scope of work (SOW).
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Must possess a valid and current driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle suitable for representing the company, and auto insurance meeting both federal and state requirements, with minimum auto liability coverage of 100/300/100 for bodily injury and property damage. Mileage is reimbursed for work-related driving at the current IRS-approved standard mileage reimbursement rate.
• Dependability — you show up on time, every time, and can be counted on to get the job done.
• Sharp attention to detail, especially when reviewing tickets, maps, and prints.
• Comfort working independently in the field with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions — prior outdoor experience is a plus.
• Physical readiness to walk extensively, bend, sit, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the day.
• Solid computer proficiency, including comfort with Microsoft tools for reporting and communication.
• Working knowledge of underground utilities and local dig laws is a plus.
• Strong understanding of fiber engineering fundamentals.
• Customer service instincts — you can interpret, communicate, and help deliver on client needs.
• Sharp organizational skills and the ability to prioritize across multiple assignments.
• Clear communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to adjust your delivery to your audience.
• A rain-or-shine mindset — the work continues regardless of weather.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Pay: Commensurate with experience, $34-$38/hour, plus the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans offered for you and your dependents, effective the first of the month following your start date.
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits after 1 year of service.
• 401(k) plan effective the first of the month following your start date, with a safe-harbor match after 1 year of service.
• Supplemental life insurance available for you and your dependents.